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Murray · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

483 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 25

The Corowa Show Chamber of Commerce Will Help

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 2

The Chamber of Commerce, with Mr. J. P. Leahy as president, is to be commended for its prompt action in dealing with the question of the…

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Fair and Dance. NEARLY £100 NETTED

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 3

The annual Church of England Fair and Dance was held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening, and resulted very…

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Yerong Creek Flower Show Beautiful Display of Dahlias a Profusion of Blooms

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

Yerong Creek again "did itself proud" on Saturday last, the occasion of the annual flower show of the Anglican and Methodist churches…

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Junior League to Begin Two Matches at Show Ground South and West in Major Clash

Border Morning Mail · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 6

South Albury and West Albury should stage a great battle in the first Junior League football clash at the show ground to-morrow. The…

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Suggestion That Culcairn Show This Year be Cancel

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 May 1940 · page 2

At a meeting of the Culcairn Sh[?] Society, Mr. J. A. Balfour raised [?] question of the advisability of [?] celling the 1910 show in view of [?]…

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Red Cross Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 5

A tribe of local "blacks" is being organised to appear on the occasion of the big Red Cross Fete to be held on Friday, May 31, day and night…

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Junior Football North and South Albury Clash at Show Ground Lavington at H0me to East Albury

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 6

The clash between North Albury and the “Redlegs” at the show ground to-morrow promises to be a battle royal. The Southerners should just…

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Chrysanthemum Show At North Albury

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 3

A most successful chrysanthemum show was held at All Saints’ Church. North Albury, in aid of the funds of North Albury Red Cross. Over 160…

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Profit From Hospital Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 4

It is understood that a balance sheet prepared by the organisers of the Albury District Hospital Carnival Week shows a gross return of £429 11/9…

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Red Cross Carnival

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 3

Information was received by the Helping Hand Club and other representatives at the meeting of Thursday evening last from the Morunda…

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N.E. C.W.A. Group Exhibition Wangaratta Wins Sargood Cup

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

Opening the North-East group exhibition of the C.W.A., conducted by the Chlitern branch, at Chiltern, recently, the Group President (Mrs…

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Will Hold Its Show Walbundrie Society’s Decision Annual Meeting Held

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Walbundrie P. A. and H. Society the president (Mr. T. [?]) . presided, and there were also present Messrs…

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Bright Prospects for the 1940 Motor Racing Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

The motor racing carnival at the Wirlinga Circuit on June 17 promises to surpass all previous efforts. The entries, although not closing till next…

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Baby Show Held at Walwa

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

The first baby show held at Walwa was an outstanding success and eclipsed all anticipations. Fifty entries were received and babies from…

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The Passing Show in Albury Revealed by the “Mail” Camera!

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 10

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This Year’s Show at Holbrook Committee to Decide on June 7

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 3

Holbrook Show Society is to decide on June 7 whether the annual show will be held [?] year. This was decided at a meeting of…

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Red Cross Carnival and Corobboree (Notes by Budgeree Bill)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 1

There will be no need to dig up blacks from around the gum trees on the river flats, because there will be plenty without them to stage a…

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District Dog Fancier’s Success at Bendigo Show

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. M. Lindsay, of “Wallematta Kennels,” Staghorn Flat, were again successful with their team of show dogs at the Bendigo Kennel…

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Red Cross Carnival the Big Day Approaches Fun for a Worthy Cause

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 3

A special and final reminder is given of the big Red Cross Carnival which will be held in Corowa on Friday afternoon and…

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Corowa Carnival To Assist Red Cross

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 4

A huge Red Cross carnival will take [?] in Corowa on Friday throughout the afternoon and night. One of the features will be…

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